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The shows for all five groups will take place in Montreal from July 24 to July 26.
Anna was the editor-at-large of REDUCTRESS and wrote for Comedy CentralsReductresspilot starring Abby Elliott.
Brad Silnutzeris a stand up, writer, producer, actor, and host based in Los Angeles.
Brad was a Producer for ABCsThe Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor in Paradiseand is currently the lead producer for Circadian Pictures.
Brad made his Netflix debut as a celebrity judge on the food competition show,Cooking on High.
Brendan Scannellis an actor and comedian living in LA.
He stars in NetflixsBondingand previously inHeatherson Paramount connection.
Chanel Aliis a standup comedian, writer, and actress living in New York City.
Dan Licatais a NYC-based comedian.
Hes performed stand-up onTheChris Gethard Show, and has made several videos for JASH.
Dewayne Perkinsis a queer Chicago born and raised writer and comedian.
Currently a writer on NBCsBrooklyn Nine-Nine, his previous credits include NetflixsThe Break with Michelle Wolfand MTVsWild N Out.
Dewayne was named one of Comedy Centrals Up Next comedians and a finalist forStand-Up NBC.
Einbinder performs regularly at clubs and theaters around the country.
Isabel Hagenbegan pursuing stand-up comedy upon graduating from The Juilliard School, where she studied the viola.
She recently combined viola and comedy in her sold-out, one-woman showViola and Jokesat Under St. Marks Theater.
Jay Jurdenis a rising New York City based comedian originally from Mississippi.
He has been featured as a finalist forStand-Up NBCand a panelist for MTV News.
This fall he continues his college comedy tour across the country.
On top of performing stand up, Kevin is the co-creator of the hit web series,Flatbush Misdemeanors.
Logan Guntzelmanis a Los Angeles-based comedian.
Matty Ryanhas been performing stand-up around the country for years.
Also in 2016, he recorded a standup set for MTVsActing Out.
Opey Olagbajuis a Nigerian-American standup comedian and writer that is currently writing on the Kenya Barris producedUnrelatedfor Freeform.
Punkie Johnsonis a Los Angeles-based comedian from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Recent credits include Comedy CentralsCorporate, Tru TVsAdam Ruins Everything, AmazonsPlease Understand Meand more.
Reggie Conquestis from Philadelphia where he started his comedy career at the legendary Laff House.
Shane Gillisis a stand-up comic based out of New York City.
He was named an Up-Next Comic at Comedy Centrals 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco.
In 2016 he was the winner of Phillys Funniest at Helium Comedy Club.
Shane is a regular on SiriusXM and Comedy Central RadiosThe Bonfire.
Hes also one half of A Fair One on Compound Media as well asMatt and Shanes Secret Podcast.
Shapel Laceyis an American comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona.
Tacarra Williamshails from the Bronx, NY.
She also has her on 30min special on Comedy Central.
Tien is one of the co-hosts of the Crooked Media podcastHysteria.
Tyree Elaineis a comedienne, writer and actress from Los Angeles.
She recently wrapped the writers room on ABCsThe Conners.
(TV One),The Xperiment(BET) andLaff Mobbs We Got Next(Aspire).
NEW FACES: CHARACTERS
Allison Dunbaris a writer and performer for the Groundlings Main Company.
She recently wrapped a lead role in the comedy featureFilm Festopposite Matt Cook, Will Sasso and Diona Reasonover.
George Aivaliotisis a character comedian and one-man production circus based out of Los Angeles.
Inspired by Jim Carrey, he studied improvisation and sketch comedy for over 10 years.
Haley Hepworthis an LA based writer and performer, originally from Boise, Idaho.
Michael Churvenis an actor, writer and improviser based in Los Angeles.
His short filmTroughmantook the Best Humor Award at Dan Savages 2019 Hump Film Festival.
Michael Van Schoickwas born in New Jersey, raised in Florida, and is now based in Los Angeles.
Hes most well-known for the Money Supermarket ad campaign #epicstrut, which aired in the UK.
Rachel Pegramis a Brooklyn based comedian, actor, and writer.
Rachel attended NYU Tisch, where she was also a member of the premiere sketch group Hammerkatz.
Rachel can be seen in the Adam Sandler Netflix movieThe Week Ofalongside Chris Rock and Rachel Dratch.
Shukri R. Abdiis an LA-based performer, writer, and TV producer originally from Potomac, Maryland.
Shukri was recently a cast member and writer in the 2019 CBSDiversity Showcase.
She was also Supervising Producer and Head Writer of BETs comedic game show,Black Card Revoked.
Taylor Ortegais a writer, comedian and actress based in New York City.
Thomas Whittingtonis comedian, actor and writer based in NYC.
Tristan Griffinis a NYC-based comedic actor, writer and impressionist who is originally from Rome, Georgia.
Andrew Stanleyis an Atlanta-based stand-up comedian.
His observational style and dry sense of humor have pleased audiences across the United States and internationally.
Andrew was named the grand prize winner ofThe 2017 Search for the Souths Funniest Accountant.
He was also selected to participate in the 2018 and 2019 Laughing Skull Comedy Festivals.
Craig Conantwas born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
Craig Conant was on MTV and voiced Skeet William Cole in the animated seriesCourt Ordered.
Drew Dunnstarted performing comedy at the age of 21 and hasnt looked back since.
Drew has won the Boston Comedy Festival in 2017 followed by winning the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2018.
Janae Burrisis a comedian, writer, actor and former co-host of the Denver PostsCannabist Showin Denver, Colorado.
Lael OShaughnessyis a Chicago based stand-up comedian and writer.
Napoleon Emillis a Brooklyn-based comic with North Carolina roots.
Napoleon has appeared in the award-winning short comedy seriesFlatbush Misdemeanorsand is a regular guest on underground comedy podcasts.
As of 2019, Napoleon co-hosts his regular stand-upseries No Phone Thursdaysalong with SNLs Nimesh Patel.
Sean Grantis originally from Miami, FL and has performed all over the US and in the UK.
Sean was the Head Writer onDead House, a featured show on Kevin Harts LOL data pipe.
His debut novel, Running the Light, will be available this fall.
Tina Frimlhas appeared in the 2018 NBC Comedy Spotlight Series at Bostons Women in Comedy Festival.
NEW FACES: CREATORS
Benito Skinneris a Brooklyn-based comedian who initially gained notoriety for his impressions and characters.
In the past year alone, Skinners original sketches have garnered over 50 million views.
Brad Gageis a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and host.
He has written and created digital shows for ABC, Fullscreen, LiveMe, PROHBTD Media, and YouTube.
His acting credits include CWsJane The Virgin,NBCsTimeless,TBSThe Guest Book,and Crackles animated showSupermansion.
Carmen Angelicais a writer, director, and comedian based in Los Angeles, CA.
Felipe Di Poiis an Argentine-born comedian, writer, and animator based in Brooklyn.
Creating content across all media platforms, she has notably high social engagement rates.
Tiny Chefis composed ofRachel Larsen, Adam ReidandOzlem Akturk.
Larsens experience as an animator includes films likeIsle of Dogs,Coraline, or the TV showRobot Chicken.
Akturks experience on feature films include Tim BurtonsFrankenweenieand Wes AndersonsIsle of Dogs.
Tutweezyaka Darius Tutwiler is a Memphis, Tennessee native.
Today, Tutweezy has attracted over 2.2 million followers across his social media platforms.
His Spongebob In the Hood parodies have gained over 15M views and counting.
Tutweezy is dedicated to keeping his fans entertained by consistently delivering new and engaging content.
Brett Fortes frustration leads to comedy.
If something rubs him the wrong way, youre sure to get a laugh out of it.
Forte is also fresh off representing Canada at The World-Famous Comedy Store in LA.
Cassie Caois a stand-up comedian and actor based in Toronto.
She regularly tours comedy clubs and theatre venues across the country.
Charles Haycockis a unique comedian in many ways.
Charles has appeared on TV tapings for the 2018 Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the 2017 Halifax Comedy Festival.
Hes opened for international touring stars like Alonzo Bodden and Bryan Callen.
Hisham Kelatiis a comedy writer and stand-up comic from Toronto, known for his vivid and engaging storytelling.
Leonard Chanwas born and raised in Toronto and performs stand-up all across Canada.
He was recently named by CBC as one of the fifteen Canadian comedians to watch in 2019.
Rebecca Reedsis a stand-up comedian and writer from small town Ontario.
The VWR podcast won Outstanding Debut for a Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards.
Rob Bebenekis a stand-up comic who was a finalist in SiriusXM Canadas Next Top Comic competition in 2013.
Hes appeared on MTV, SiriusXM radio and CBCs Laugh Out Loud.
Tranna Wintouris a spiritual, pop-culture-obsessed, fashion-hungry, transgender comedian, singer, producer, and writer.
Yumi Nagashimais a Vancouver-based Japanese-Canadian comedian.
Yumi is a mainstay on the Vancouver comedy scene, but is also a frequenter on CBCsThe Debaters.
